Departments > Human Resources

Welcome

The Human Resources Department provides high quality service to the corporation to achieve staff and service excellence. Our role is to assist all departments in creating a safe, healthy and supportive work environment where staff are valued, respected and given the opportunity to achieve their potential through training and development.

Human Resources provide professional advice and support in several functional areas such as:

• Recruitment / Selection
• Employee Relations
• Learning and Development
• Benefits / Compensation / Job Evaluation
• Health and Safety (wellness, recognition, Workers Compensation, rehab)
• Labour Relations (collective bargaining, contract interpretation)
• Human Resource Management (performance management, attendance management, succession planning)
• Strategic Management (policy development, workforce planning)

Employment Opportunities

How do I apply for a position with the City of Victoria?

To apply for posted employment opportunities, visit Current Employment Opportunities and complete the online application by selecting the position and pressing "apply now". You may also mail a resume to 627 Pandora Avenue, Victoria, BC V8W 1N8.

Applicants are responsible to ensure that their application is received by the closing date identified on the posting and quote the competition number. Please note that having the minimum qualifications does not mean you will be short listed for the position. All applicants are considered on qualifications, experience, skill and ability to perform the work in question.

Will I be asked to provide proof of qualifications?

Proof of job qualifications such as certificates, diplomas or drivers license will be required if selected for an interview.

Does the City conduct testing?

Testing to verify qualifications and knowledge may be required and applicants will be notified prior to an interview.

When is a criminal record check conducted?

As part of the recruitment process, positions that work with children directly or have potentially unsupervised access to children, will be required to provide a criminal record check prior to an offer of employment.

How can I find out about the status of a position I applied for?

The recruitment process may take approximately three to six weeks from the closing date. Please note, only those applicants who have been short listed for interviews are notified.

Does the City have on-call work?

Applications received for the following positions may be retained for three (3) months:

• Clerical / Administration Positions
• Lifeguard/Instructors (Crystal Pool)

Contact Information

Human Resources Department
City of Victoria
627 Pandora Avenue
Victoria BC V8W 1N8
phone: 250.361.0232

For general inquiries or feedback: E-mail Human Resources

NOTE: Applications for employment opportunities will not be accepted by email.

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